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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200.58, 300.48 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200.58, 300.48 and 123.32 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200.58 : 300.48 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200.58/300.48 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200.58x = 300.48 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200.58x = 37,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,053.69/200.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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